Colombia: The Colombian Cacao Sector - Update
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Colombia is the tenth largest producer of cacao globally. In 2024 Colombia produced 67,700 metric tons (MT) of cacao on a planted area of 200,000 hectares. Following two years of export declines, 2024 Colombian exports increased to 42,100 MT of cacao and derived products. The top five importers of Colombian cacao last year were the United States, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela, and Chile. Although Colombian cacao exports to the United States have risen 43 percent since 2023, reaching 8,683 metric tons, Colombia remains the 22nd largest supplier for the United States.
